The helicopter with Pope Benedict XVI aboard flies over St Peter's
basilica in route to Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence where
Benedict will spend his time until the papal conclave and the
preparation of his retirement apartments in the Vatican. less

The helicopter with Pope Benedict XVI aboard flies over St Peter's
basilica in route to Castel Gandolfo, the papal summer residence where
Benedict will spend his time until the papal conclave and the ... more

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will stay at the Vatican's summer residence, the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo until the convent of Mater Ecclesiae (Mother of the Church) at the Vatican will be ready to host him. less

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will stay at the Vatican's summer residence, the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo until the convent of Mater Ecclesiae (Mother of the Church) at the Vatican will be ready to host ... more

The gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo are seen on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

The gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo are seen on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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A cross stands in the Roman catacombs in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

A cross stands in the Roman catacombs in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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A cross stands in the Roman catacombs in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

A cross stands in the Roman catacombs in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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The gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo are seen on February 20, 2013 in Rome, Italy. The Apostolic Palace and The Ponifical Villas of Castelgandolfo, 10 miles south Rome, are the summer residence of Popes and will host Pope Benedict XVI during the next conclave. less

The gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo are seen on February 20, 2013 in Rome, Italy. The Apostolic Palace and The Ponifical Villas of Castelgandolfo, 10 miles south Rome, are the summer ... more

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A sculpture stands in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

A sculpture stands in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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Sculptures stand in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

Sculptures stand in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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A statue stands in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

A statue stands in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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A statue stands in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

A statue stands in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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A view of the Chinese Room at the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

A view of the Chinese Room at the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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Details in the Chinese Room room of the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

Details in the Chinese Room room of the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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The Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo that will be the Pope Benedict XVI's residence during the next Conclave, is seen on February 20, 2013 in Rome, Italy. The Apostolic Palace and The Pontifical Villas of Castelgandolfo, 10 miles south Rome, are the summer residence of Popes and will host Pope Benedict XVI during the next conclave. less

The Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo that will be the Pope Benedict XVI's residence during the next Conclave, is seen on February 20, 2013 in Rome, Italy. The Apostolic Palace and The Pontifical Villas of ... more

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A statue stands in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

A statue stands in the gardens of the Pontifical residence of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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A detail featuring the effigy of Benedict XVI Papacy is seen in the Chinese Room room of the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

A detail featuring the effigy of Benedict XVI Papacy is seen in the Chinese Room room of the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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A view of of the Apostolic Palace and the Pontifical Villas of Castelgandolfo on the Albano lac, that will be the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's residence during the next Conclave on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

A view of of the Apostolic Palace and the Pontifical Villas of Castelgandolfo on the Albano lac, that will be the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's residence during the next Conclave on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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A view taken on February 20, 2013 shows the Pontiff's gardens of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

A view taken on February 20, 2013 shows the Pontiff's gardens of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

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A view taken on February 20, 2013 shows the Pontiff's gardens in the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

A view taken on February 20, 2013 shows the Pontiff's gardens in the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

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A visitor walks on February 20, 2013 in the gardens of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

A visitor walks on February 20, 2013 in the gardens of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

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A view taken on February 20, 2013 shows cows in the gardens of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

A view taken on February 20, 2013 shows cows in the gardens of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

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A statue is pictured on February 20, 2013 in the gardens of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

A statue is pictured on February 20, 2013 in the gardens of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

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A statue is pictured on February 20, 2013 in the gardens of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

A statue is pictured on February 20, 2013 in the gardens of the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

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A man opens the main door of the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

A man opens the main door of the Apostolic Palace of Castelgandolfo on February 20, 2013 in Rome.

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